This section features background information and resources relevant to the current research theme. It includes resources produced by WDR and external sources and is organised by regions and topics. An archive of resources recommended in previous research cycles is also available along with news from the WDR/Intelecon Regulatory News Service.
WDR/Intelecon news
WDR has joined forces with Intelecon Research and Consulting to provide a Regulatory News Service. The service offers up-to-date news of issues and events impacting on emerging markets and developing countries. The news is provided by Intelecon Research and Consultancy Ltd., strategy consultants focussing on telecommunications in emerging markets, developing countries and rural areas.


Liberia: Telecommunications Regulatory Body Approved
Wednesday, 16 August 2006

Liberia’s Senate has confirmed the Chair and the Board of Commissioners of the newly established Liberia Telecommunications Authority (LTA).

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Egypt: Mobinil in dispute involving EDGE
Tuesday, 15 August 2006
Egypt’s telecommunications regulator instructed mobile operator Mobinil to either stop using EDGE technology that gives users access to streaming video, or apply for a 3G license.
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Russia: Svyazinvest sale one step closer
Thursday, 27 July 2006
President Vladimir Putin signed a decree removing an obstacle to the privatisation of telecommunications operator Svyazinvest.
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Ukraine: UMC acquires CDMA-450 license
Wednesday, 26 July 2006
Ukraine's second largest mobile operator Ukrainian Mobile Communications (UMC) will pay US$ 19.5 million for its CDMA-450 mobile license.
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India: TRAI proposal for rural operators rejected
Tuesday, 25 July 2006
The Department of Telecom (DoT) has rejected the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India’s (TRAI’s) proposal to set up rural telecom operators.
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Afghanistan: Third GSM Network
Monday, 24 July 2006
Afghanistan’s third GSM operator, Areeba, started commercial operations.
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Indonesia: USO Regulation Being Prepared
Monday, 17 July 2006
Indonesia’s government is preparing a draft “Governmental Regulation on Contribution of Telecommunication Universal Services”.
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Thailand: TOT to Create Separate Companies for Network Operation and Telecom Services
Friday, 14 July 2006
TOT Plc intends to create a subsidiary to provide telecommunications services, while it will continue to operate the underlying network. The new structure is aimed at avoiding regulatory fees charged under the Telecom Business Law, and is one part of a larger programme aimed at increasing TOT’s efficiency.
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Venezuela: Government to retain 6.6% of CANTV
Thursday, 13 July 2006
Venezuela's government will retain 6.6% of the country's largest communications firm, Compania Anonima Nacional Telefonos de Venezuela (CANTV), despite offers to purchase the stake, Finance Minister Nelson Merentes said.
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Pacific Islands Consider Single Regional Operator
Thursday, 06 July 2006
Telecommunications prices among Pacific Island nations could decline if the countries adopt a resolution to create a single organisation to provide telecom services in the region.
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